How The 80 20 Rule Can Highlight The Time You Waste And Profit Your Lose In...
I’m sure you’ve heard of Pareto’s Law or the 80 20 rule. But are you aware of its significance for your micro business? Let me explain… Pareto’s Law states that (roughly) 20% of a given factor is...
View ArticleAre You Making This BIG Mistake With Your Small Business Marketing?
It goes without saying that clients are the lifeblood of your business. After all, in the absence of a steady flow of fresh enquiries, failure will soon come knocking at your door. On the other hand...
View ArticleWhy Thinking Big Will Massively Improve Your Micro Businesses Success
Why did you start your own business? You may think this is a random question for a blog sharing strategies to help you do more in less time, but bear with me because your answer is extremely...
View ArticleAre You Neglecting The Most Valuable Asset In Your Business?
Your most valuable asset in your business is your database, period. Surprising, but true. And the reason is simple. It’s because your database holds the key to build your business’ reputation,...
View ArticleWhat Watching Peter Pan Taught Me About Advertising
As a smart micro business owner, you know how crucial it is to ensure your advertising is efficient and effective. After all, you don’t want to throw away valuable time, money and effort. As such,...
View ArticleCould Something This Simple Really Increase The Success Of Your Small Business?
If you’ve been around my blog for more than five minutes you’ll know I’m pretty passionate about business success. And I think one of the most powerful ways to achieve that is by squeezing the...
View ArticleHow To Build A Small Business – Baaaaa, Are You A Sheep Or A Business Owner?
Apparently we have an instinctive herd mentality. ‘Follow the crowd’ and ‘Keeping up with the Jones’s’ are phrases I am sure you have heard throughout your life. On Wednesday in London I saw this up...
View ArticleTime Management Tip – Is This The Difference Between Donald Trump And You?
You may not have the hair. You may not have the money. But you and The Donald have one big thing in common. You both have 24 hours in a day, 1440 minutes, 86,400 seconds. He cannot buy a second more...
View ArticleSmall Business Processes: A Big Mac, Fries And Super Sized Lesson In...
So when it is time to stop there is only one option, McDonalds. Trust me, I don’t go there for the food but for the amenities. They are clean, there is limited menu choice, they serve you fast and...
View ArticleAre You Preventing Your Small Business Achieving That Big Ambition
After speaking to many users of SpinLessPlates I’ve noticed something they all have in common. The barrier that stops them reaching their big ambition is time. Or rather lack of it. And it’s a huge...
View Article6 Sinful Work Avoidance Strategies That Eat Time And Destroy Productivity
Work avoidance in your small or micro business can be very tempting… When you’re tackling tasks that make you tired and take you out of your comfort zone you’d be forgiven for seeking a bit of light...
View Article9 Reasons Lists Will Increase Your Small Business Productivity
I’m a HUGE fan of using lists… Whether you choose your iPad, a software package like Toodledo or simple pen and paper, lists can change your productivity from OK to outstanding. Here are 10 reasons...
View ArticleFive Questions To Increase Your Productivity Now
Are you busy? OK. Silly question. If you run a small or micro business there’s no getting away from it. You’ll always have more on your plate that you can ever hope to clear. Which raises a big...
View Article5 Smart Tools That Boost Productivity And Increase Your Efficiency
If you want to develop and grow your small business you need to embrace habits that enable you to get more done in less time. Inefficient working, caving into distractions and procrastinating on the...
View ArticleThe Number Most Business Owners Are Too Damn Scared To Calculate
Do you remember why you started your business? I bet financial reasons were one of your key drivers. You saw an opportunity to create your own financial security and you went for it. Fantastic. Does...
View ArticleHow To Travel Whilst Working ON Your Small Business
I believe time is my most valuable business (and life) resource. What’s more, despite what a lot of business owners say, I understand it’s something you can't control. After all, it’s you who decides...
View ArticleSix Questions Smart Business Owners Ask Before Starting Their Working Day
Do you want to get more done in less time? As a small business owner, maximising your productivity and making smart use of your time can make the difference between a thriving business and a surviving...
View ArticleSave Time In Your Small Business By Using These 3 Communication Tools Today
Do meetings eat hungrily into your time? Once you’ve taken into account travelling time and got through the small talk and niceties, a conversation that would only last 10 minutes can easily absorb an...
View ArticleHow A Simple Change In Your Identity Could Skyrocket The Efficiency Of Your...
Can I ask you probably the most enlightening question you'll be asked today about your business? What is your primary role in your business? Is it: A. Doing your day-to-day business work? B. Being...
View ArticleHow To Tweet For 10 Minutes And Give The Impression You’re On It All Day
I love Twitter. It’s a fantastic social media platform to build relationships, spread your word and grow your small business. However, if you’re not careful, Twitter can turn into a time hungry work...
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